As the Russian army continued to invade Ukraine, Prime Minister Kishida also attended the intensive deliberation at the Budget Committee of the House of Councilors on the 2nd, and the government's response including sanctions on Russia and energy prices It is expected that there will be a debate over measures against soaring prices.
The House of Councilors Budget Committee, which is deliberating the budget for the new year and the 4th year of Reiwa, will hold intensive deliberation on the theme of the situation in Ukraine on the 2nd.
At the beginning, Prime Minister Kishida will explain the government's response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops.
Questions will then be asked about the effectiveness of sanctions such as the exclusion of certain Russian banks from the international payment network called SWIFT and the restriction of transactions with the Central Bank of Russia.
In addition, given the concerns about the impact of these measures on the domestic economy and the further rise in energy prices including crude oil, it is expected that discussions will be held on measures to curb the rise in gasoline prices.
In addition, discussions on future security policies, such as the launch of ballistic missiles by North Korea and the response to China, which is increasing pressure on Taiwan, are expected to take place.
Meanwhile, at the House of Councilors plenary session to be held on the 2nd, a resolution "condemning the invasion by the Russian army" is expected to be adopted following the House of Representatives on the 1st.